India’s Nifty 50 meddling gives China the upper hand

Picking Zomato and Jio Financial Services for inclusion in the benchmark index is part of a larger trend where NSE opts for expensive stocks. Meanwhile, cheaper Chinese equities beckon investors.

25 February, 202514 min
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India’s Nifty 50 meddling gives China the upper hand

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